The Arabian Jockey Club (AJC) is pleased to announce that the richest Arabian horse race in the United States will once again be part of one of America’s biggest days of racing in 2022. The $100,000 UAE President Cup (G1) will be run on May 21, 2022, at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland, sharing the world stage with the historically second leg of the coveted Triple Crown: The $1 million Preakness Stakes.

The UAE President Cup will continue its tradition as an invitational race. Invitations to run, made by the sponsor, will be determined from the nominees.

CLICK  HERE to view the 2022 Nominations.

Nominations close on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. All checks should be made payable to Maryland Thoroughbred Purse Account. Please note: NO credit cards or debit cards will be accepted – only checks.

Arabian horses four years old and up which are Lasix free may be nominated, following the guidelines on the form and submission of the nomination fee.

Stabling: Horses can arrive as early as Saturday, May 14, 2022, but no later than 5 pm Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Please re-visit this page as the race date draws near, for updated information.

The Arabian Jockey Club, working in conjunction with Pimlico Racecourse, will carry all pertinent information for this race on this website, AJC Facebook page, AJC Eblasts, and other social media outlets.